Poulan PD18H42STB Table Of Contents, Product Specifications, Customer Responsibilities

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity	2.0 Gallons
and Type:	Unleaded Regular

Oil Type(API-SF-SJ):	SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)
	SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Oil Capacity:	W/Filter:		4.0 Pints
	W/O Filter:		3.5 Pints

Spark Plug:	Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed (MPH):	Forward:		0-5.5
	Reverse		0-2.4

Tire Pressure:	Front:	14 PSI
	Rear:	10 PSI

Charging System:	15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

Battery:	AMP/HR:		28
	MIN. CCA:		230
	CASE SIZE:		U1R
Blade Bolt Torque:	27–35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES”.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and “Stor- age” sections of this owner’s manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com- bustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

A spark arrester for the mufﬂer is available through your nearest authorized service center/department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES	2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS	4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES	4
ASSEMBLY	6-8
OPERATION	9-15
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE	16

MAINTENANCE	16-19
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS	20-25
STORAGE	26
TROUBLESHOOTING	27-28
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR	30-45
WARRANTY	46

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Contents MODEL PD18H42STBIMPORTANT MANUAL OWNERS MANUALSAFETY RULES IV. SERVICESAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS I. GENERAL OPERATIONNever carry passengers or children even with the blades off PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering WheelSeat Gauge WheelASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLYHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT See FigASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK See Fig. 4A CHECK BATTERY See FigFIG. 4A TO SET UP YOUR MOWER FOR MULCHING TO INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Fig. 4BTO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING CHECK TIRE PRESSUREOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower cutting heightHOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See FigTO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig STOPPING See FigTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS See Fig TO OPERATE MOWER See FigTO OPERATE ON HILLS TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 5 andBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH- MENTSCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADD GASOLINEMOWING TIPS PURGE TRANSMISSIONMULCHING MOWING TIPS MAX 1/3MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHARTGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE EACH USEBATTERY TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESCLEAN AIR SCREEN CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREASENGINE V-BELTSCLEANING ENGINE OIL FILTERAIR FILTER See Fig MUFFLERTO INSTALL MOWER See Fig SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTHTO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See FigTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig WITH PARKING BRAKE “ENGAGED”TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigREPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 29 and TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See FigTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See FigSTORAGE OTHERFUEL SYSTEM ENGINE OILTROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEMCAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run REPAIR PARTS SCHEMATICTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONSTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ELECTRICAL KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES chassiselite svpro4174619 82 165 TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DRIVEdrive-hydro.stlt34 REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB STEERING ASSEMBLY steeringpl.lt29REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB ENGINE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark ArresterREPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB SEAT ASSEMBLY seatlt.knob1TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB DECALS WHEELS & TIRESTRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER LIFT lift-rh.1pc.stlt12REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER PD18H42STB MOWER DECK Mower Deck Assembly LIMITED WARRANTY SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAXPARTS AND SERVICE FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT PARTS